Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then’s previous question concerns a specific piece of land inside the Gig Harbor city limits, granted by the federal government over 150 years ago for the exclusive benefit of education. The question is: What was the name of the government entity in possession of the land in 1872? Answer: The state of
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When Linda Pitcher arrived in Gig Harbor a few years ago, she brought with her a PhD in anthropology from Berkley. She stumbled upon our small community and its rich history of fishing, eventually becoming a volunteer at the History Museum. Linda spent several years meticulously piecing together information on all the commercial fishing boats
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Volunteers are needed at six local parks on Saturday, May 4, to clear trails, remove invasive vegetation and plant new trees and shrubs as part of Parks Appreciation Day. Parks Appreciation Day is an annual partnership between the city of Gig Harbor and PenMet Parks to tidy up local parks. This year, the focus will
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I don’t know if it was the magnetic pull of seeing a 36-foot-tall climbing tower or the sure-fire promise of thrills zipping down its double-digit tube slide – but Metro Parks Tacoma’s brand-new playground unveiled earlier this month definitely convinced us to make a trip over the bridge to see what’s up.
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I know. This is Day Tripper. I’ve established limits: No more than 100 miles each way, and an adventure that can be accomplished in just one day. Each of my destinations is just that, a one-day trip that does not exceed 200 miles total, out and back again. I’ve been thinking about places I want
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Inspiration struck George Long in 2015, when he visited an art studio and watched as an artist created a sock monkey. At the time he lived in York, Penn., and was nearing retirement after owning and operating a successful commercial roofing business. In an instant, he had an idea for what he wanted to do,
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Chowder lovers rejoice. The Green Gig Chowder Social happens at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Gig Harbor Vintage Areo Museum at Tacoma Narrows Airport. Classic chowder varieties like clam, chicken and salmon are on the menu, along with corn, vegetarian and Thai chowders – and more. The event also includes an auction, music
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The last three Gig Harbor Now and Then columns have not posed any questions of local history. We will return to that format this week, somewhat under duress. There’s a rumor floating around that unless we return to posting questions, we might be replaced by a new column. If you think we’ve been writing boring
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Paddlers of all ages and skill levels can take part in the Paddlers Cup races Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, at Ancich and Skansie Parks. Now in its 11th year, the Paddlers Cup features two days of racing for kayaks, canoes, stand-up and prone paddleboards, outriggers, para-canoes and dragon boats. It’s a fundraiser
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Gig Harbor High School hosts the Peninsula School District’s choral festival at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12. Choirs from all the district’s secondary schools will perform. The program is free, but seating is first-come, first served. GHHS is located at 5101 Rosedale Street. 3 Trick Pony plays their rendition of classic rock and funky tunes
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